Vaccinations

[VA8688 0]

Are they required before the medical or will they be given during the medical? And where if they should be taken before the medical?

[Chris Me lil D 17]

Are they required before the medical or will they be given during the medical? And where if they should be taken before the medical?

they will be given during the medical according to what's missing (either in ur immunization passport or the teter??? test)

[VA8688 0]

Are they required before the medical or will they be given during the medical? And where if they should be taken before the medical?

they will be given during the medical according to what's missing (either in ur immunization passport or the teter??? test)

Thank you, The immunization record should still be submitted though right? Even if they do the teter test?

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

Most can be given at the medical (there may be an extra fee). Some you need two or three shots some time apart, so to be on the safe side, many beneficieries do their vaccinations before the medical- also because your local doctor may do them cheaper than the official embassy one.

[Chris Me lil D 17]

also check with the hospitals in Macedonia http://macedonia.usembassy.gov/medical_examiniations.html that do the required tests for the interview how long the medical examinations are good for. i know that for Bulgaria they are good for 1 month prior the interview. i read on the website it's 6 months (1 year) for Macedonia, but they keep changing the rules, so better check it out

I provided my immunization passport and they got all the info needed, so no need of teter test was there. These are things you have to verify with the authorized hospitals/clinics that do the exams, as the requirements are different for every country

Edited September 27, 2009 by Chris and Ani

[OBX 51]

Thank you, The immunization record should still be submitted though right? Even if they do the teter test?

I did not have any vaccination records so I had my MD do titre tests for everything required for my age group. I brought copies of the laboratory reports to my medical showing I was immune and that was fine. Good luck.

Edited September 27, 2009 by OBX

[ao_cons 1]

Show what immunization records you have. If you don't have any, as OBX said (nice to see you again!!!), they'll give you what's appropriate for your age group. The vaccines are given in instalments. Your first batch of shots should be enough for the interview and visa. I myself was worried I might get quarrantined or something until I got all the shots. But it wasn't a problem at all. Went smoothly.

Note to women beneficiaries: make sure you get a pregnancy test before going to your medical.

[VA8688 0]

Show what immunization records you have. If you don't have any, as OBX said (nice to see you again!!!), they'll give you what's appropriate for your age group. The vaccines are given in instalments. Your first batch of shots should be enough for the interview and visa. I myself was worried I might get quarrantined or something until I got all the shots. But it wasn't a problem at all. Went smoothly.

Note to women beneficiaries: make sure you get a pregnancy test before going to your medical.

Thank you all for your replies, all were very helpful.

[us_know 0]

Could I ask you a questiopn? What is titre tests. I too would like to get the vaccinations. Is there a list available anywhere. Please advise

[trailmix 77]

A titer test is a blood test which you can have that can prove (or disprove) your immunity to things like measles, mumps etc - if you have had the vaccinations this should prove that you have immunity and they will accept this test at your immigration medical, in lieu of an actual vaccination record.

For a list of vaccinations required for your age group, you can look here:

http://panelphysicians.com/

[sachinky 464]

Why the pregnancy test?

[kaffy 2]

Why the pregnancy test?

what are you referring to?

[hindocha 0]

You can go to your local general practitioner, review the vaccination requirement fro your age group and sex. Any vaccinations required you can get them. If not, get them from your medical

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

Why the pregnancy test?

what are you referring to?

I am confused by this also. I think I have an idea what the poster is refering to though: some vaccinations are contra-indicated during pregnancy. Thus, if you do npot have proof of previous vaccination/ the tither test does not show you to be immune, the doctor may require a pregnancy test before giving any vaccinations such as the MMR.

[sachinky 464]

I was just referring to what ao cons said about women beneficiaries getting a pregnancy test before the medical -- I was wondering why that is necessary?